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HR 1042

TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AS THE 2025 CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONS.

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Marcus Richmond

The bill ceremonially recognizes Mansfield High School Lady Tigers volleyball team as the 2025 Class 3A state champions.

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Bill Summary · HR 1042

Summary of Bill HR 1042 (2026 Session, Arkansas)

Title

TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AS THE 2025 CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONS.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill designates a formal recognition by the Arkansas House of Representatives of the Mansfield High School Lady Tigers volleyball team for winning the 2025 Class 3A state championship.
  • The recognition is honorary and ceremonial, celebrating the team’s achievement and leadership during the 2025 season.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal Recognition: The House of Representatives will recognize Mansfield High School Lady Tigers volleyball team as the 2025 Class 3A state champions.
  • Public Acknowledgment: Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution will be presented to Head Coach Kaylie Pyles by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.
  • Subtitle Consistency: The bill’s subtitle reiterates recognition of the team as the 2025 Class 3A state champions.

Details About the Championship (as cited in the bill)

  • Championship event: November 1, 2025, at Bank OZK Arena, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
  • Championship result: Mansfield defeated Harding Academy 3-1 in the title match.
  • Season statistics and honors highlighted (selected):
    • Final season record: 33–7 overall.
    • Conference record: 14–0 (undefeated in conference; conference champions for 5 of the last 6 years).
    • Notable achievements: Multiple district and conference championships; regional runners-up; Prairie Grove Tournament champions.
    • Individual accolades for team members (examples):
    • Kaylee Ward: Four-time All-State, 2025 AAA All Star, MVP of the State Championship Game, 1,962 career kills, 615 kills in the season, 121 blocks.
    • Miley Clopton: All-State honors, All-Conference, led team in digs (486).
    • Danielle Lowery: All-State Tournament Team, All-Conference, etc.
    • Adeline Godwin: All-State Tournament Team, led team in aces (48) and assists (564).
    • Coaching: Head Coach Kaylie Pyles; Assistant Coaches April Howell and Brandi Heydenreich.
  • Team personnel named: Players listed (Daisy Nelson, Molly Beck, Abbigale Boyd, Whitley Boyd, Londann Himes, Danielle Lowery, Bailey Quick, Adeline Godwin, Keylynn King, Abby Smith, Addison Howard, Ashlynn Whittaker, Payton Meyers, Kerrington Quick, Miley Clopton, Caroline Pearson, Chloe Hattabaugh, Kaylee Ward, Mollee Estep, Bentley Hoover); team manager Aubree Helms.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Mansfield High School Lady Tigers volleyball team and its coaching staff.
  • Secondary: Mansfield High School community, families, and fans who celebrate the team’s achievement; state and local media reporting on the recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Formal action: Filed and placed for consideration as a House Resolution.
  • Sponsor: Representative Richmond (with Co-sponsor Representative Marcus Richmond).
  • Effective date: The resolution would take effect upon adoption by the Arkansas House of Representatives.
  • Delivery: If adopted, a copy of the resolution will be presented to Head Coach Kaylie Pyles.

Overall Impact

  • The bill does not change laws or public policy in Arkansas; it creates a ceremonial acknowledgment of an athletic achievement.
  • It serves to honor record-setting performance, highlight outstanding student-athletes and coaches, and publicly recognize Mansfield High School’s success in volleyball for the 2025 season.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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